Limon Chicken
Brighten up your dinner table with this zesty and flavorful Limon Chicken, a quick and easy one-skillet recipe that's bursting with citrusy goodness! Featuring tender, golden-seared chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce made from freshly squeezed lemon juice, fragrant garlic, a touch of honey, and buttery richness, this dish strikes the perfect balance of tangy and savory. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and optional lemon slices for garnish, this 35-minute meal is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, Limon Chicken pairs beautifully with fluffy rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables. Try this easy lemon chicken recipe today for a fresh, vibrant twist on a classic favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 slices lemon slices (optional garnish)
Instructions
Start by seasoning the chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey. Cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
Add the butter to the skillet and stir until melted and incorporated into the sauce.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them.
Cover the skillet with a lid and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the cooked chicken with fresh parsley. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Serve the Limon Chicken warm, paired with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.2 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 163 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 726 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 54.7 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
